Shrimp Scampi with Beer

Blogger Cheri Liefeld of Adventures in the Kitchen shares a favorite recipe. Beer, lime and cilantro put a new twist on an old favorite to make a quick and easy meal.

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Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 20 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

2: tablespoons butter

2: tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2: lb uncooked medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, peeled, deveined (tail shells removed)

6: cloves garlic, finely chopped

3: medium green onions, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)

1/4: cup beer or nonalcoholic beer

2: tablespoons lime juice

1: to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

: Red pepper sauce, if desired

: Salt and pepper

2: teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

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Directions

1 In 10-inch skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Add shrimp; cook and stir 1 minute. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.
2 Add onions, beer, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink (do not overcook). Season to taste with red pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.

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Mexican beer works well in this recipe.

If you like things spicy, the red pepper sauce adds a kick to these shrimp.

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Posted 10/21/2011 10:48:27 AM REPORT ABUSE freedie said:

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I made this for my husband and son (I myself am not a seafood person) they both like it. It is a quick easy meal. I served it with rice. Of note, if you have a problem with eating garlic you may want to cut back on how much is asked for. The garlic is very strong. My son loves it that way.

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